Drew Stone Briggs

Drew Stone Briggs is a Research Engineering Manager at Meta, specifically within the Reality Labs Research Audio team. His work focuses on advancing audio technologies that enhance virtual and augmented reality experiences. The team he is part of aims to create audio that is perceptually indistinguishable from reality, which involves developing technologies that allow users to experience sounds as if they are physically present in the same space. This includes innovations in spatial audio, which is crucial for immersive environments in VR and AR applications.123

Briggs leads efforts to explore how sound interacts with physical spaces and how it can be manipulated to improve communication in noisy environments. His team's research encompasses a variety of audio technologies, including the use of neural control interfaces and machine learning to redefine human hearing capabilities.23 The overarching goal of his work is to enhance social presence in virtual settings, making interactions feel more natural and connected, regardless of physical distance.23